Can't wait to whip out your cute caps for fall, but stressed about the dreaded hat hair? The solution is all in how you style your strands under that beanie, fedora, or full-on floppy hat. The way your 'do is done can mean all the difference between looking frizzy and static-plagued all throughout your classes or totally put-together and sleek. Trust us, the added cuteness of a cap is worth the extra minute or two it'll take!

Here, we're snagging style inspiration from five girls who get it right.

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Pigtail Braids

Your hair is supposed to lie flat when it’s tied into braids, so a hat won’t have a coif to crush here. Pull out a few strands on either side like Stella G. to keep them from looking too cutesy.

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Low Ponytail

This collegiate look is sophisticated yet simple. Use a cute leather cord to tie off your locks for an added edge, and make it a little messy like Zoe S. The imperfect style from the start will make you fret less when you take off your hat.

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Wavy Curls with a Side Part

How cute would a beanie look over this soft style? Use a little mousse when your hair is still wet to keep curls intact, so all you have to do post-hat is flip your head over, fluff, and go. Tanya A.’s side part keeps the top of her hair from looking too limp.

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Stick Straight

Your flat iron is your friend. Use is to straighten your hair into a ’70s-style curtain and top it off with your cap of choice. These sleek strands won’t look a bit different before or after you wear your warm hat. The look is especially cool for a girl with shorter strands, like Kathleen M.

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Half-up and Tucked In

This look is best worn under a structured hat, like a fedora. Just give your locks a little lift at the crown and pin them at the back of your head before tucking the rest of your strands into your sweater or coat like Hristina M. This is the ideal ’do for snowy days when you don’t want to get your hair wet!

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